On Idolatry
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3rd c. · Treatises & Other · English translation, 1890
Source edition: The Ante-Nicene Fathers (ed. Roberts & Donaldson, 1885)
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Contents
On Idolatry
- 1. Wide Scope of the Word Idolatry
- 2. Idolatry in Its More Limited Sense. Its Copiousness
- 3. Idolatry: Origin and Meaning of the Name
- 4. Idols Not to Be Made, Much Less Worshipped. Idols and Idol-Makers in the…
- 5. Sundry Objections or Excuses Dealt with
- 6. Idolatry Condemned by Baptism. To Make an Idol Is, in Fact, to Worship It
- 7. Grief of the Faithful at the Admission of Idol-Makers into the Church; Nay…
- 8. Other Arts Made Subservient to Idolatry. Lawful Means of Gaining a…
- 9. Professions of Some Kinds Allied to Idolatry. Of Astrology in Particular
- 10. Of Schoolmasters and Their Difficulties
- 11. Connection Between Covetousness and Idolatry. Certain Trades, However…
- 12. Further Answers to the Plea, How Am I to Live?
- 13. Of the Observance of Days Connected with Idolatry
- 14. Of Blasphemy. One of St. Paul’s Sayings
- 15. Concerning Festivals in Honour of Emperors, Victories, and the Like…
- Chapter 16.—Concerning Private Festivals
- 17. The Cases of Servants and Other Officials. What Offices a Christian Man May…
- 18. Dress as Connected with Idolatry
- Chapter 19.—Concerning Military Service
- Chapter 20.—Concerning Idolatry in Words
- 21. Of Silent Acquiescence in Heathen Formularies
- 22. Of Accepting Blessing in the Name of Idols
- 23. Written Contracts in the Name of Idols. Tacit Consent
- Chapter 24.—General Conclusion
Elucidations